Medication adherence is a term that is becoming more common to the non-medical community. But what does it mean, and why are insurance representatives and pharmacies making phone calls to address it?

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As the Boomer generation ages, the prevalence of polypharmacy — patients taking multiple medications to manage chronic conditions — is surging. Nearly 40% of older adults take five or more medications ...

A new study suggests that receiving text-based 'nudges' could help remind patients to refill their prescriptions, which may also help to reduce readmission rates.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . High heart failure hospitalization and mortality rates could be due in part to poor medication adherence. A ...

For patients managing chronic conditions, medication adherence plays a crucial role in successful treatment. However, adherence rates are alarmingly low, with only about 50% of patients consistently ...